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Rubber bushing replacement.
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Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...390#post234252
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...779#post223592
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...052#post221210
Is the white stuff a lubricant for assembly or a glue?
Lubricant, probably like a patroleum jelly...Quote:
Originally Posted by tonyfoale
that degrades rubber.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffaloJohn
Appears to be Super Lube...
I am unfamiliar with that, what is the main base? Petroleum, synthetic, ?????????Quote:
Originally Posted by IntheGroove
Synthetic with PTFE...
From my time with Reliant Scimitars which have a lot of those bushing at both ends I have always used washing up detergent to good effect, it dries out with no detriment to the bushings.Quote:
Originally Posted by tonyfoale
Brake fluid would probably work too.
That looks la control arm for a GMC of Chevy Hd 2500 pickup. I've done a few of those recently. I found that tgire bead compound works well. A product called Murphy's soap.